When I moved to the Hartford area, it was at first tough to find communities and ways to connect…read morewith others. I only came across the West Hartford Art League by chance through an event posting, and I have been an avid follower and supporter since. WHAL offers great classes for youth and adults, for beginners and experts. There are also lots of awesome showcases of locals' work - including some of my own photos once or twice - of different media. They always have a nice opening reception - often with free food and drink - which is a really nice touch and a way to meet others. Separately, I have also come here for a few mostly food events, like the CT Eats Out supper club inaugural event. There's really something for everyone here, and I am thankful to have found out about WHAL. Consider yourself now informed!

This is a really neat little venue! I didn't realize it existed so close to me until recently, when…read moreI attended an event through CT Eats Out supper club. I really enjoyed getting the chance to view some local art by some really talented folks! Now that this location is on my radar, I am going to be checking in so see what other events they host. I heard that they also have done photography showings in the past. The venue itself is a tad tough to find just going by google maps, but once you realize where it is, parking is super easy. It's small but cozy, well laid-out, and adorable. I found the atmosphere for the event dinner to be extremely charming, and the staff were amazing. I'll be back, WeHa Art League. Keep doing what you're doing!

I have come here twice to see this documentary "No Other Land" because it isn't streaming or…read moreplaying anywhere else. I'm grateful that we have a theater like this in Hartford! I am not a member yet but I intend to become one. There is also an art gallery which I have not explored yet. I took a star off because the popcorn was not great. I only got it once. Maybe it wasn't fresh. I'm going back tomorrow to see the movie one last time before it's gone and will check out the art gallery and try the popcorn again!

We had the pleasure of attending the opening of " MIDAS."…read moreThe theatre was perfect in size and the chair not tight fitting! The staff were great in directing us to the evening's event and activities. We will return!!

Gallery on the Green is a gallery showcasing local artists' work as well as hosting charity…read moreauctions. THE POSITIVES: Artwork- Every time I visit which is about 2-4 times a year I always purchase something. These artists are very talented! Charity work- They recently hosted a masquerade ball auctioning off masks that people had made. I totally would have bought one! Price- Since they are local artists, the work is not going to be very expensive Fun- It is just so much fun looking at all of the artwork! Some pieces are quite fascinating actually. Staff- They are mostly volunteers and they are just the sweetest people ever! I feel so bad that they sit in the gallery but not many people visit I presume on a regular basis...:( Overall if you want an interesting piece of art or just want to browse this is the place to go! -Kim :)

This wedding horse in its finery from my culture in Kosovo was painted by my cousin and has very…read morespecial meaning for our family. Susan and Joe created a warm comfortable atmosphere and offered experienced and professional advice on our framing options. The finished product compliments our painting so well and we are very satisfied with their services.

My wife and I recently had some maps of Lake George that belonged to her grandfather framed at…read moreFrame Dimensions. The maps were stored in a shipping tube for several years and we knew we wanted to have them framed so we could display them. From the moment we walked in to the store, we were treated very kindly as they walked us through the different framing and mounting options for our maps. We were looking for a frame that looked a bit weathered to look something like a dock, and they had the perfect framing material. We picked up the maps the other day, and they did an amazing job. The frames themselves look fantastic, and the maps were mounted perfectly with the minimum of overlap to maximize the visibility of the maps. We are very pleased with our entire experience with Frame Dimensions and will be returning in the future for any framing needs we have.

We are proud to own about 6 of Catherine Elliot's paintings. She is an award winning artist and…read moreshe captures the essence of life (as we would like to to be) here in the Farmington Valley and beyond. For two very special wedding presents, Catherine created paintings from some photographs of some very special landscape scenes. The results were stunning and will be treasured for generations.

From the owner: original oil paintings and commission work, plein air workshops and sell work through galleries…read moreacross the nations and Ireland.

Just passing through town, had a super quirky, fun, memorable experience here. If memory serves the…read morebartender was on roller skates and there was a zombie mannequin sitting beside us at the bar ‍

Talk about a dive bar!…read more We came here for a wedding party for a celebration near treehouse brewery and I ordered a margarita and I guess the bartender was MIA so another dude was subbing and the drink were 90% tequila and 10% juice which just wasn't the vibe for the night. Interesting dive bar though!

This Art Center includes galleries and exhibits displaying unique and beautifully created works of…read moreart. They also offer various classes and learning as well as monthly Drawing opportunities. The Gallery Exhibits are free and open to the public and feature both local and regional artists works. They have a beautiful building, off street parking, and are handicap accessible. Their volunteers are very helpful and informative.

This art center is a hidden, but easy to find gem! Located on the corner of Rte 30 and Center Rd in…read moreVernon, the actual driveway and parking are off Center Road. The center has regular hours on Thursday - Sunday from 1:00 - 5:00. The website is www.vernonarts.org and will let you know about current exhibits, classes, and other events.

This place is so overrated and overpriced. Whatever you do, don't order the clams casino. They are…read moredrenched in brown sugar, you cant even eat it. It's like eating a spoonful of sugar, disgusting. Crab fried rice wasn't good and is super expensive. Whole place was just unsatisfying.

Host Andrea was very welcoming, took great care of us for our Anniversary dinner. Servers were…read morereliable and quick. Food was good, definitely try the chicken Korean firespice! I had a wonderful experience and will be back! Heard rumors of it turning into a club after hours and I'll be first in line when they do!